Tag: European Union
Hungary Stands Alone Against EU Ceasefire Demand
The statement urges Israel not to “take military action in Rafah that would worsen an already catastrophic humanitarian situation."
EU Pushing Unilateral Plan to Create Palestinian State while Punishing Israel for Opposing It
The EU are frustrated Prime Minister Netanyahu, whom they see as the main obstacle to their two-state vision.
Egypt Fighting Pressure to Accept Gaza Refugees
There was no agreement among European Union leaders on whether or not to increase pressure on Egypt to accept Gazans fleeing the fighting.
European Union Suspends Funding to Palestinian Authority
The EU said it is placing 691 million euros ($728 million) of support "under review" after the Hamas assault on Israel.
EU Demanding Compensation for Demolished Structure They Built Illegally
The European Commission is threatening to sue unless Israel comes up with the money.
European Parliament Condemns PA Anti-Semitic Textbooks
FM Cohen called on the EU to immediately adopt the Parliament’s decision and immediately stop funding textbooks full of anti-Semitism and incitement.
US and EU Pressing PA to Stop Paying Terrorists and End Incitement in Textbooks
The Palestinian Authority considers the EU’s conditions a dangerous step and a submission to Israeli dictates.
EU, Germany Launch Program to ‘Maintain Palestinian Identity’ of Jerusalem Through Tourism
EU representative: "For us, East Jerusalem is part of the occupied Palestinian territory."
European Parliament Demands Changes in UNRWA’s Anti-Israel Curriculum or Lose 20 Million Euro
The EU is the Palestinian Authority’s largest donor.
Israel Pans EU’s Report on Lebanon that Fails to Mention Hezbollah
Israel demands that aid to Lebanese citizens doesn't find it's way to Hezbollah terrorists.
‘Moral Bankruptcy’: MK Yair Lapid Slams EU’s Condemnation of Assassination of Iranian Scientist
A senior Israeli official is quoted as saying that Fakhrizadeh was one of Israel’s worst enemies, and without him, Iran would not have achieved what it did in the realm of long-range ballistic missiles.
UN Official Calls for ‘Menu of Counter-Measures’ to Israel’s Sovereignty Bid
The E.U. must “review and be willing to suspend or downgrade” trade and cooperation agreements with the Jewish state, says U.N. special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories.
Report: EU Divided Over Planned Israel Sovereignty Move
“It’s hell in the E.U. to try to get a common position on this,” says one diplomat.
Hungary, Austria, Warn EU Against ‘Double Standard’ on Israel
Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg says his country rejects “prejudice” against the Jewish state, and calls for dialogue with Israel’s new government.
EU ‘Strongly’ Urges Israel to Refrain from Unilateral Moves, Israel Slams EU’s Megaphone Diplomacy
Within the EU there is no unanimous agreement on Israel, but that isn't stopping EU’s High Representative Josep Borrell.
Israel Rejects EU High Representative Borrell’s Threats and Criticism of New Government and Sovereignty
The EU is upset with Israel talking about the possible application of sovereignty.
EU Threatens Israel: Annexation of Judea and Samaria Will ‘Not Pass Unchallenged’
The EU is “especially concerned” by Israel’s statements on the prospect of the annexation of the Jordan Valley and other parts of Judea and Samaria ad stressed that it does not recognize Israel’s sovereignty over “the territories occupied since 1967.”
Netanyahu: Europe Sanctions Israel, But Not Iran
Netanyahu said that “while the EU chooses not to join the sanctions on Iran, it imposes economic-diplomatic restrictions on Israel.”
Israel’s High Court Rejects ‘Khan al Ahmar’ Petition on Illegal Dead Sea Road Outposts
The illegal encampment of Khan al Ahmar will be demolished in June, and the residents will be given free land in Jahalin West.
US Calls On EU to Join Fight Against Radical Islamic Terrorism [video]
"We call upon the European community to join with the United States in continuing to intensify our efforts to counter... radical Islamic terrorism here."
PM Netanyahu Asks UK’s PM May to Stop Funding Anti-Israel NGOs
Breaking the Silence has been receiving funds originating with the British government via aid organizations, the NGO Monitor reports.
EU Quotes Former Pres. Shimon Peres in Sanctimonious Intl Holocaust Remembrance Day Message
How sincere can the EU be when it says 'never again,' and then leads a boycott intended to destroy thousands of Jewish lives?
EU Belatedly Condemns Terror Attack, ‘As Well As Any Praise or Incitement for Terrorist...
The EU statement condemning Sunday's terror attack in Jerusalem was dated 5 pm that day, but wasn't emailed until more than 18 hours later.
EU Bans Iran’s Aseman Airlines From European Air Space
Iran's third largest airline is banned from flying through European air space due to safety restrictions.
EU Seeks Iranian Cooperation to ‘Resolve Problems’ in Middle East
EU chief Mogherini, Iranian leaders reportedly "agree on necessity to cut aid to terror groups."
What EU Wants Israelis Not to Know
An organization that gets most of its funding from a foreign government isn’t a “nongovernmental” organization at all, but an instrument of that government’s foreign policy and the EU knows that
The EU and US Cannot Condemn Abbas’ Blood Libel
State Department spokesman John Kirby, spoke surreally about the vicious libel by Abbas but didn't come close to condemning it.
‘Bye Bye Brussels!’ – Britain Votes to Leave the EU
The United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union, perhaps launching a process that could spread to other member states.
Israeli President to EU Parliament: No More ‘Negotiations for Negotiations’ Sake’
“One cannot hope to achieve better results while resorting to the same outlooks and tools which have failed time after time previously,” Rivlin said.
‘Support Israel — Leave Europe’ Campaign Encourages Brits to Drop EU Ties [video]
“We encourage all eligible ex-pats in Israel and elsewhere to make sure they are on the electoral registry before the June 7 deadline to ensure they can vote."